New England
Patriots
0-0
10
FINAL
38
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to open the 2027 season, the New York Giants decisively defeated the New England Patriots 38-10. This victory not only marks a strong start for the Giants but also sets the tone for a competitive season ahead as they showcase their offensive firepower.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for an impressive 309 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with Malachi Fields was particularly noteworthy, as Fields racked up 122 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, the Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson added some fight with 87 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Giants' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Giants put pressure on the Patriots, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing them to play catch-up. The turning point came early in the second half when the Giants' defense stifled a critical Patriots drive, allowing Dart to extend the lead with a quick touchdown pass. While the Patriots' Milton Williams registered two sacks, it was the Giants' ability to control the game defensively that ultimately secured their dominant win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 21 | 68% | 309 | 3 | 0 | 132.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 17 | 77% | 114 | 1 | 0 | 103.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 16 | 87 | 5.4 | 39 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 17 | 68 | 4.0 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 8 | 55 | 6.9 | 27 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Fields | WR | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 76 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 33 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas Fidone II | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Little Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 42 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 51 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

